Some of OCGS Favorites

• American Gourd Society Home Page - The American Gourd Society promotes interest in all activities relating to gourds: cultivation, historical uses, gourd show competition, craftwork, and artistic decoration....
• Angelus Leather Dye - Great when you need larger size containers of dye
• ANTHROPOLOGY -An Asian origin for a 10,000-year-old domesticated gourd plant in the Americas
• Arizona Gourds - Unique Southwestern Gourd Art by Bonnie Gibson
• Art Deadline - The art world's source for income
• Basketry by Peggy Wiedemann - CGS Member Website
• California Gourd Society - All of our members are also members of the CA Gourd Society. Check to see if there is a Gourd Patch near you.
• Cane and Basket Supply *CGS Member Vendor
• Charts and Other Helpful Resources
• Clark Gourd Farm Valley Center, CA - Contact JoAnn Clark or b4gourds@yahoo.com
• Dentist Diamond Bits and Burrs - On line supplier
• Etsy - On Line market place for hand made arts and crafts
• Fallbrook Gourd Patch
• Fullerton Arboretum - CGS/OCGS participates in the Fullerton Green Scene event in April each year.
• Frank's Cane and Rush Supply - 7252 Heil Avenue, Huntington Beach, Ca. 92647 - Phone: (714) 847-0707
• Galaxy Gourds - Betsy Roberts - *CGS Member Vendor
• Gecko Gourds - by Kristy Dial - CGS Member Website
• Gourd Art by Russ Conley OCGS Member Website
• Gourd Art Creations by Sylvia Marson OCGS Member Website
• Gourd Camp at Club Lair
Gourd Galleria - 20 plus creative and distinguished Gourd Artisans have formed a unique business, the "Gourd Galleria".
• Gourd Identification Chart - This Gourd Chart is used with the permission of The Gourd Reserve, and the artist Dan Dunkin.
• Gourdoozie by Darlene Propp CGS Member Website
• GourdWalker Gourd Art - Gourds by Jill Walker
• Gourds by Booker OCGS Member Website
• Gourds Gone Wild - by Charlie McInturff OCGS Member Website
• Gourds of Distinction - Toni Best and other artist of distinction
• HOWEEDUZZIT GALLERY - Flyer for holiday shopping November 18 - December 23, 2007
• Jackson Pollock by Miltos Manetas, original design by Stamen.
• Judy Westerfield - Creativity to the MAX - OCGS Member Website
• Lazertran - Transfer paper for artist use with inkjet printers allows you to transfer your own designs, photographs etc onto almost any surface
• Leigh Adams Glass Art Designs - CGS Member Website
• Leiser Gourd Farm *CGS Member Vendor - Shop at Leiser Gourd Farm Website
• LuLu - Offers free book publishing services. They make the book publishing process simple.
• Lynne Everett - Basket & Gourd Artist - CGS Member Website
• Magnets - Great for purses or lids
• Mary Pryor - Fiber & Gourd Artist - CGS Member Website
• Native Seeds Search  - Ancient Seeds for Modern Needs...plus cool gourd shirt
• NativeTech - Native American Technology and Art is great site for weaving and basketry instructions.
• Orange Art Association - Several OCGS members participate in there show usually in August
• Orange County Gardeners
• Profitable Hobbies
• Pro Panels
• Primitive Originals - Gourd art supplies
• Royalwood - Weaving and basketry supplies
• San Gabriel Bead Company *CGS Member Vendor -Shop at San Gabriel Bead Company Website - They also have their spring listing for gourd classes at the site.
• Santa Ana Zoo at Prentice Park- Is a real jewel in the heart of Orange County. Thank you for supporting the gourd community OCGS members participate in the Sunset at the Zoo June - August with a booth selling and displaying gourd art.
• Seven Spirits Gourd Art and Trading Company, Robert & Kathy Riker - OCGS Member Website
• Stella Blue Gardens - OCGS Member Mary Bliss garden shows a great alternative to having grass
• The Caning Shop *CGS Member Vendor -Shop at The Caning Shop Website
• Toth Gourd Works - Shop Lisa Toth Website featuring J.W. Etc. Products - CGS Member Website
• Welburn Gourd Farm *CGS Member Vendor - Be sure to check out their gourd class listings.
• Wildwood Studio Gourd art by Jack Thorp OCGS Member Website
• Yorba Linda Arts Alliance - An arts network in Yorba Linda, California & surrounding communities
• Zapp - Is a online application system that allow artist to submit applications online to Art Shows around the county.

  *CGS Member Vendors offer substantial discounts to CGS members.